ECABL Game Summaries

Week 13 | 10.16.2024

Dodgers top Nationals, 15-5

Danny Nunez went 4-for-4 and drove in five runs to lead the Dodgers to a 15-5 win over the Nationals Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Dodgers scored four runs in the first inning and padded the lead nearly every inning.

Winning pitcher: Danny Nunez

Losing pitcher: Jack Wu

Game MVPs: Danny Nunez went 4-for-4 with five RBIs and three runs scored. He also pitched four innings, giving up one hit, three walks and one earned runs while striking out six. Ryan Carnwath went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Trey Bennett went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Andy Schneider, Jimmie Lee, Johnny Price and Tomas Hernandez each went 2-for-4.

Noble Effort: Ervin Jones went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI. Jack Wu went 1-for-1 with two runs scored. Teddy Cardenas went 1-for-4 with an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodges improve to 10-3. The Nationals fall to 1-12.

Week 13 | 10.15.2024

Orioles use hits, errors to score 21-12 win over Padres

Randy Mason drove in four runs and Brandon Cherry drove in three as the Orioles had 15 hits and beat the Padres, 21-12, Tuesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles had their fair share of hits, but Padres' errors lead to eight unearned runs over the course of the game.

Winning pitcher: Bryan Farquhar

Losing pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Game MVPs: Randy Mason went 3-for-3 with RBIs and two runs scored. Brandon Cherry went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored. Bryan Farquhar went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Travis Wynne went 2-for-3 with four runs scored and an RBI. Dennis Malone went 1-for-2 with 4 runs scored and an RBI.

Noble Effort: Johnny Price went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Kelby Brooks went 4-for-5 with four runs scored and two RBIs. Alberto Sosa went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Dan Ventry went 1-for-3 with two runs scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 12-1. The Padres fall to 3-10.

Week 12 | 10.9.2024

Orioles win, 16-4, over the Dodgers

The Orioles used eight hits and took advantage of poor defense to score 11, first-inning runs, eventually winning 16-4 over the Dodgers Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Travis Wynne held the Dodgers to six hits and four runs over rive innings.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Rick Castro

Game MVPs: Dennis Malone went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an two RBI. Johnny Tripp went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Bryan Farquhar and Johnny Brown each went 1-for-3 and drove in two runs.

Noble Effort: Andy Schneider and Ryan Carnwath each went 2-for-2 with a run scored. Doug Amerson went 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 11-1. The Dodgers fall to 9-3.

Week 12 | 10.8.2024

Nationals get first win of season, win 16-11 over Padres

Alberto Sosa drove in three runs, and Ervin Jones, Tyler Leaser and Todd Hawkins each drove in two runs as the Nationals topped the Padres, 16-11, Tuesday night at Kafer Park

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Todd Hawkins two-run single in the fifth inning gave the Nationals a three-run lead, which was enough of a cushion for the Nationals first win of the season.

Winning pitcher: John Peterson

Losing pitcher: Mike Arico

Game MVPs: Alberto Sosa went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Ervin Jones went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Tyler Leaser went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Todd Hawkins went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Joe Bracamonte went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Mike Arico went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Kelby Brooks went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Tomas Hernandez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 1-11. The Padres fall to 3-9.

Week 10 | 10.7.2024 (Originally scheduled for 9.25.2024)

Whitford leads Orioles over Padres, 17-1

J.P. Whitford hit a three-run home run and held the Padres to one run as the Orioles handed the Padres a 17-1 defeat Monday at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: J.P. Whitford had a shutout going into the fifth inning before the Padres put a couple of hits together to score a run.

Winning pitcher: J.P. Whitford

Losing pitcher: Mike Arico

Game MVPs: J.P. Whitford went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Randy Mason went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Dennis Malone went 2-for-3 with four runs scored.. Bryan Farquhar went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Alberto Sosa receives the Gene Shackley "Oh, my aching ribs award," after being hit by a pitch two times in the game.

Noble Effort: Kelby Brooks went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Tomas Hernandez went 2-for-3 with an RBI. David Schifano went 1-for-2. Gene Shackley receives the Gene Shackley award for being hit by a pitch on a bounce.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 10-1. The Padres fall to 3-8.

Week 11 | 10.2.2024

Nunez, Bennett lead Dodgers past Padres, 15-5

Danny Nunez and Trey Bennett each went 3-for-3 and drove in two runs as the Dodgers beat the Padres, 15-5, Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Dodgers scored five runs in the first inning and just kept adding to the lead as the game went on.

Winning pitcher: Danny Nunez

Losing pitcher: Mike Arico

Game MVPs: Trey Bennett went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Danny Nunez went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Shawn Ryan went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. Pat Williams went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI.

Noble Effort: Mike Arico went 3-for-4 with a run scored. Kelby Brooks went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Johnny Brown and Joe Bracamonte each went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 9-2. The Padres fall to 3-7. Rick Castro did an excellent job running the bases for Doug Amerson.

Week 11 | 10.1.2024

McLawhorn, Wynne power Orioles past Nationals

Geoff McLawhorn drove in four runs with a home run and a single, and Travis Wynne hit a two-run homer to lead the Orioles to an 18-3 win over the Nationals Tuesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles pounded out 15 hits, and every player in the lineup had at least one hit. On the flip side, Bryan Farquhar and Dennis Malone held the Nationals to three hits, despite walking 11.

Winning pitcher: Bryan Farquhar

Losing pitcher: Jack Wu

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 2-for-3 with four RBIs and three runs scored. Travis Wynne went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Bobby McLawhorn went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Dennis Malone went 1-for-1 with four runs scored and an RBI. Malone also gets the Gene Shackley award for being hit by a pitch three times in the same game.

Noble Effort: Matt Hague went 1-for-1 with a run scored. Teddy Cardenas went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Jack Wu went 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 9-1. The Nationals fall to 0-11.

Week 9 | 9.30.2024  {Originally schedule for 9.17.2024}

Ryan holds Orioles to two hits, Dodgers win 8-3

Shawn Ryan held the Orioles to two hits and two earned runs, and Brandon Braxton drive in three runs as the Dodgers handed the Orioles their first loss of the fall season, 8-3, Monday at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Shawn Ryan pitched a complete game, giving up two hits, two earned runs and six walks. He struck out seven.

Winning pitcher: Shawn Ryan

Losing pitcher: Kevin Vanzandt

Game MVPs: Brandon Braxton went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Ryan Carnwath went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Doug Amerson went 2-for-2 with an RBI.

Noble Effort: Kevin Vanzandt went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Dennis Malone went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 8-2. The Orioles fall to 8-1. This game was originally scheduled for Sept. 17, but was postponed due to rain.

Week 10 | 9.24.2024

14-run first inning propels Dodgers to 21-2 win over Nationals

The Dodgers pounded out 19 hits and scored 14 in the first inning on their way to a 21-2 win over the Nationals Tuesday at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: While the Dodgers' bats were going early and often, Shawn Ryan gave up one hit over four innings to earn the win.

Winning pitcher: Shawn Ryan

Losing pitcher: Matt Hague

Game MVPs: Danny Nunez went 2-for-3 with four RBIs and three runs scored. Shawn Ryan went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Doug Amerson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Rob Fravor went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Ervin Jones went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Matt Hague went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 7-2. The Nationals fall to 0-10.

Week 9 | 9.18.2024

Padres survive Nationals comeback, win 17-16

Tomas Hernandez and Mike Arico each drove in three runs, and Arico singled in the winning run in the bottom of the fifth and final inning to help the Padres survive a fierce comeback attempt and beat the Nationals, 17-16, Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Mike Arico's one-out, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the fifth inning scored Joe Bracamonte and gave the Padres a 17-16, walk-off win.

Winning pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Kelby Brooks was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. David Schifano went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Joe Bracamonte was 1-for-3 with four runs scored and an RBI. Tomas Hernandez was 1-for-3 with three RBIs.

Noble Effort: Dennis Malone went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Roland Fielder went 2-for-5 with three runs scored. Tyler Leaser went 2-for-4 with three run scored and two RBIs. Teddy Cardenas went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Sheila Holloway went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 6-2. The Nationals fall to 0-8.

Dodgers cruise past Nationals, 17-0

Trey Bennett drove in three runs, and two Dodgers' pitchers held the Nationals to one hit as the Dodgers crushed the Nationals. 17-0, Thursday at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Danny Nunez held the Nationals to one hit over four shutout innings to start the game, and Jimmie Lee struck out all three batters he faced in the fifth inning to complete the shutout.

Winning pitcher: Danny Nunez

Losing pitcher: Teddy Cardenas

Game MVPs: Danny Nunez pitched four innings, giving up one hit and two walks. He struck out two. Nunez also went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBIs. Trey Bennett went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and one run scored. Rick Castro went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Jimmie Lee went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Dan Ventry went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI.

Noble Effort: Teddy Cardenas went 1-for-2. Um, well .... yeah.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 6-2. The Nationals fall to 0-8.

Orioles'17 hits lead to 18-5 win over Nationals

Geoff McLawhorn had five hits and drove in four runs as the Orioles beat the Nationals, 18-5, Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Tied 2-2 going into the second inning, the Orioles scored seven runs in the top of the second inning on a two-run triple by Dennis Malone, an RBI-double by Geoff McLawhorn, and RBI-singles by Glenn McLawhorn and Brandon Cherry.

Winning pitcher: Geoff McLawhorn

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 5-for-five with four RBIs and four runs scored. He hit a solo home run in the third inning. We won't talk about the pitching. Brandon Cherry went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. He his a two-run homer in the top of the sixth inning. Dennis Malone went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Glenn McLawhorn went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Noble Effort: Alberto Sosa went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. Todd Hawkins and Shane Winkler each went 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 8-0. The Nationals fall to 0-7.

Dodgers complete comeback, walk-off to beat Padres, 8-7

Mike Gleason turned a double-play from the outfield to close out the sixth inning, and then scored in the bottom of the seventh on Danny Nunez' single to right field to give the Dodgers a walk-off, 8-7, win over the Padres Tuesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Mike Gleason led off the bottom of the seventh inning with a walk. He stole second before scoring on Danny Nunez's single to right.

Winning pitcher: Trey Bennett

Losing pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Game MVPs: Mike Gleason went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Danny Nunez went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. Pat Williams went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Noble Effort: Joe Bracamonte went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Justin Honda went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and a runs scored. He hit a solor home run in the top of the second inning. Tomas Hernandez and Mike Arico each went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Shawn Ryan struck out nine over five innings.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 5-2. The Padres fall to 2-6.

Malone "powers" Orioles to 22-10 win

Dennis Malone drove in five runs with a double and an inside-the-park home run, and Travis Wynne hit a real home run as the Orioles crushed the Padres, 22-10, Monday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles jumped out to a 20-4 lead before the Padres made things interesting, scoring six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Winning pitcher: J.P. Whitford

Losing pitcher: Tomas Hernandez

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. Dennis Malone went 2-for-5 with five RBIs and three runs scored. He hit a grand slam, inside-the-park home run. Travis Wynne went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Matt Jones went 2-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored. J.P. Whitford went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Johnny Price went 1-for-3 with three RBIs and a runs scored. Tomas Hernandez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Jamie Whaley went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Roland Fielder went 1-for-1 with two runs scored and an RBI. Gene Shackley wins the ice pack award, reaching base three times via hit by pitch.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 7-0. The Padres fall to 2-5.

Ryan, Braxton lead Dodgers over Nationals, 14-3

Shawn Ryan scored four runs and Brandon Braxton drove in five to lead the Dodgers past the Nationals, 14-3, Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Shawn Ryan and Rick Castro held the Nationals five hits and one earned run over six innings.

Winning pitcher: Shawn Ryan

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Shawn Ryan went 3-for-3 with four runs scored. He pitched four innings, giving up four hits and one earned run. He walked five and struck out seven. Brandon Braxton went 3-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Rick Castro went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Mike Gleason went 2-for-2.

Noble Effort: Teddy Cardenas went 3-for-3 with a run scored. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2. Matt Hague went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 4-2. The Nationals fall to 0-6.

Orioles slug Padres in 20-5 win

Dennis Malone drove in four runs and Brandon Cherry and Travis Wynne each drove in three as the Orioles crushed the Padres, 20-5, Tuesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles were being out-hit, 4-3, after two innings, but a two-run triple by Dennis Malone in the third inning ignited the Orioles offense, which racked up 16 hits and 20 runs.

Winning pitcher: J.P. Whitford

Losing pitcher: Alex Ventura

Game MVPs: Dennis Malone went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored. Brandon Cherry went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Travis Wynne went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Randy Mason went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. J.P. Whitford pitched a complete game, giving up six hits, five runs and seven walks while striking out six.

Noble Effort: Johnny Price went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Gene Shackley went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Kelby Brooks went 1-for3 with a RBI. Rick Castro went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 6-0. The Padres fall to 2-4.

Orioles come from behind to beat Dodgers, 8-5

The Orioles scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead and beat the Dodgers 8-5 Wednesday at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the Dodgers leading 5-4 going to the bottom of the sixth inning, the Orioles took advantage of four walks, an error, one hit and a sacrifice fly to score four runs to take the lead. The game then reached its time limit.

Winning pitcher: J.P. Whitford

Losing pitcher: Daniel Nunez

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Johnny Trip went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run scored. Brandon Cherry went 1-for-2 with an RBI. Travis Wynne went 1-for-1 with two runs scored.

Noble Effort: Shawn Ryan went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Danny Nunez and Jimmie Lee each went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 5-0. The Dodgers fall to 3-2. The Dodgers out-hit the Orioles 10-5, but they left nine runners on base and walked seven batters.

Shackley, Hernandez lead Padres to 14-9 win over Nationals

Gene Shackley had three hits and drove in four runs as the Padres beat the Nationals, 14-9, Tuesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Trailing 9-7 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Tomas Hernandez hit a bases-clearing double to give the Padres a 10-9 lead.

Winning pitcher: Mike Arico

Losing pitcher: Shannon Edwards

Game MVPs: Gene Shackley went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored. Johnny Price went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Alex Ventura went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, Mike Arico went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

Noble Effort: Roland Fielder went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored, Todd Hawkins went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Teddy Cardenas went 2-for-3 with three runs scored. Nick Hoffman went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and one run scored,

Miscellaneous Notes: The Padres improve to 1-3. The Nationals fall to 0-4. The two teams play again on at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kafer Park.

Hernandez drives Padres past Nationals, 13-6

Tomas Hernandez drove in three runs and Justin Honda came on in relief to pick up the win as the Padres defeated the Nationals, 13-6, Thursday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Padres used six hits and a walk in the third inning to score six runs and take a 7-4 lead.

Winning pitcher: Justin Honda

Losing pitcher: Teddy Cardenas

Game MVPs: Tomas Hernandez went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored, Scott Shaffer went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, Justin Honda went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Jamie Whaley went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored, Derek Scchrist went 1-for-1 with three runs scored and two RBIs.

Noble Effort: Tyler Leaser went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. Jack Wu went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Padres improve to 2-3. The Nationals fall to 0-5.

McLawhorn drives in four as Orioles cruise past Dodgers, 14-6

Geoff McLawhorn went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs and the Orioles pounded out 15 hits to beat the Dodgers 14-6 Monday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Dodgers held a 10-0 lead going into the sixth inning. Danny Nunez held the Padres to five hits and two runs.

Winning pitcher: Kevin Vanzandt

Losing pitcher: Mike Gleason

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored. Travis Wynne went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Randy Mason went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Ryan Carnwath went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Shawn Ryan went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 4-0. The Dodgers fall to 3-1. The game was originally scheduled for Aug. 6, but it was postponed due to weather. The two teams play again on Wednesday at Kafer Park.

Braxton, Nunez lead Dodgers over Padres

Brandon Braxton drove in three runs and Danny Nunez held the Padres to two run over five innings as the Dodgers beat the Padres, 13-6 Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Dodgers held a 10-0 lead going into the sixth inning. Danny Nunez held the Padres to five hits and two runs.

Winning pitcher: Danny Nunez

Losing pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Game MVPs: Brandon Braxton went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Danny Nunez went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Nunez pitched five innings, gave up five hits, two runs and five walks. He struck out six. Pat Williams went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Ryan Carnwath went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Noble Effort: Kelby Brooks went 4-for-4 with two RBIs. Johnny Price went 2-for-3 with and RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 3-0. The Padres fall to 0-3.

Orioles top Nationals 8-5

Glen McLawhorn drove in three runs and Bryan Farquhar drove in two as the Orioles topped the Nationals 8-5 Tuesday at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Glenn McLawhorn's three-run, first-inning single gave the Orioles a 6-1 lead.

Winning pitcher: Randy Mason

Losing pitcher: Shannon Edwards

Game MVPs: Glenn McLawhorn went 1-for-2 with three RBIs. Geoff McLawhorn went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Bryan Farhuhar went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Todd Hawkins went 1-for-4 with an RBI. Teddy Cardenas went 1-for-2 wuth an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: Randy Mason had a no-hitter going into the final inning, but I could not include him in the game MVP conversation with 12 walks on the night. The Orioles improve to 3-0. The Nationals fall to 0-3.

Mason, Orioles' pitching lead Orioles to 10-1 win over Padres

Randy Mason went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs, and three Orioles pitchers held the Padres to six hits and one run as the Orioles defeated the Padres, 10-1, Wednesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, keyed by a three-run double by Randy Mason.

Winning pitcher: Kevin Vanzandt

Losing pitcher: Alex Ventura

Game MVPs: Randy Mason went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and one run scored. Johnny Tripp went 2-for-4 with three runs scored. Bryan Farquhar went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored Kevin Vanzandt pitched four innings, giving up two hits and no runs.

Noble Effort: Mike Arico pitched four innings, giving up five hits and three unearned runs. Arico, David Schifano and Kelby Brooks each went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 2-0. The Padres fall to 0-2.

Ryan drives in five to lead Dodgers to 18-2 win over Nationals

Shawn Ryan drove in five runs and Brandon Braxton drove in four as the Dodgers pounded the Nationals, 18-2, Tuesday night at Kafer Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Shawn Ryan had three doubles and drove in five runs as the Dodgers won by mercy rule.

Winning pitcher: Danny Nunez

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Shawn Ryan went 4-for-5 with five RBIs and four runs scored. Brandon Braxton went 3-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored. Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with four runs scored and an RBI. Rob Fravor went 2-for-2 with three runs scored. Ryan Carnwath went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Alberto Sosa went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. Tyler Leaser went 2-for-3 Johnny Price went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 2-0. The Nationals fall to 0-2.

Big first inning leads Orioles to 16-0 win over Nationals

Four Orioles pitchers held the Nationals to two hits, and the Orioles pounded out 14 hits on the way to a 16-0 win Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles had 11 of their 14 hits in the first inning and scored 12 runs before coasting for the rest of the game.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Teddy Cardenas

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn and Randy Mason each went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs. Lewis Skerry went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. Bobby McLawhorn and Travis Wynne each went 2-for-4.

Noble Effort: Alberto Sosa went 1-for-1. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: Both teams were rained out for their season-opening games last week. The Orioles are now 1-0 on the season. The Nationals are 0-1.

Braxton drives in three to lead Dodgers over Padres, 9-6

Brandon Braxton had three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Dodgers to a 9-6 win over the Padres Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the scored tied, 3-3 in the top of the third inning, Doug Amerson singled in Brandon Braxton and Shawn Ryan to take a 5-3 lead.

Winning pitcher: Shawn Ryan

Losing pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Game MVPs: Brandon Braxton went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Ryan Carnwath went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Doug Amerson went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Mike Arico went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Johnny Price went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: Both teams were rained out for their season-opening games last week. The Dodgers are now 1-0. The Padres are 0-1.